McIlroy battles blister during US PGA Championship prep
McIlroy battles blister during US PGA Championship prep
Masters champion Rory McIlroy fights a stubborn blister as he trains for the US PGA Championship, keeping things loose despite the setback.
Rory McIlroy arrives at the US PGA Championship arena with more than a day’s rest and a stubborn blister still nagging him in practice rounds. The Masters champion has been dealing with the blister since last week’s Truist Championship, a hurdle that has clipped the edge from some of his routine work but failed to derail his focus.
Seen grinding through a few extra puts and short-game sessions, McIlroy has taken a measured approach to this week, choosing to persevere rather than rush full-speed into competition.
The preparation has been described by observers as unorthodox, a contrast to the more guarded, media-averse phase that marked his runs at this event in years past. In one read of the mood around his camp, the atmosphere appeared relaxed, with emphasis on small, steady drills designed to keep the rhythm intact while the blister heals.
He is bidding to become the outright most successful European golfer of the modern era at the PGA Championship, a title that fuels his motivation even as the challenge in his foot remains.
As players look ahead to the opening rounds, whether the blister will ease or flare up again will be a touchstone for his week. For now, McIlroy is balancing grit with patience, hoping the next practice session proves enough to sharpen his form for competitive rounds.
